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Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Michelle MacDonald

52 episodes

6 days ago

What if your sleepless nights weren’t just a part of aging but the silent accelerator of it? Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Woganee Filate, physician, sleep researcher, and women's health advocate, to tackle one of the most overlooked pillars in women’s health: sleep. Dr. Filate unpacks why women experience a unique midlife sleep crisis, what’s really behind it from biology to social dynamics and how to reclaim restorative rest. They discuss evidence-based strategies for improving sleep duri...

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What if your sleepless nights weren’t just a part of aging but the silent accelerator of it? Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Woganee Filate, physician, sleep researcher, and women's health advocate, to tackle one of the most overlooked pillars in women’s health: sleep. Dr. Filate unpacks why women experience a unique midlife sleep crisis, what’s really behind it from biology to social dynamics and how to reclaim restorative rest. They discuss evidence-based strategies for improving sleep duri...

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Personal Journals,

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/52)

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Why Do Women Struggle with Sleep and How Can They Fix It? | Dr. Woganee Filate

What if your sleepless nights weren’t just a part of aging but the silent accelerator of it? Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Woganee Filate, physician, sleep researcher, and women's health advocate, to tackle one of the most overlooked pillars in women’s health: sleep. Dr. Filate unpacks why women experience a unique midlife sleep crisis, what’s really behind it from biology to social dynamics and how to reclaim restorative rest. They discuss evidence-based strategies for improving sleep duri...

6 days ago

49 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

The 6 Health Metrics that Could Save Your Life | Dr. Amy Louis Bayliss

What if your menstrual cycle, cholesterol, and even your VO₂ max could predict your future health? Most women aren’t tracking what really matters—until it’s too late. Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss, a MD and women's preventive health expert, to uncover the six key metrics that can radically improve how women age. With decades of experience in emergency medicine and specialized training in menopause, Dr. Amy breaks down complex topics like cholesterol, A1C, body compos...

2 weeks ago

1 hour

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Why Clients Ghost Their Coaches and How to Bring Them Back | Kasey Jo Orvidas

Why do some clients suddenly disappear—even when they’re paying for coaching? The answer lies deeper than you think. Michelle MacDonald sits down with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. in Psychology and expert in behavior change, to uncover the real reasons why clients ghost their coaches. From mindset shifts and discomfort avoidance to better expectation-setting and behavior-based communication tools, this conversation dives into the psychology of coaching that actually creates long-term cha...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Strong, Not Small: Redefining Women’s Fitness | Lena Cheng

What if the key to your transformation wasn’t losing weight—but gaining strength? Michelle MacDonald welcomes Lena Cheng, a physician-turned-entrepreneur and long-time TWW client, whose journey from hesitant lifter to competitive powerlifter redefines what it means to be strong. What began as a goal to “lean out” quickly evolved into a full-on identity transformation. Lena opens up about the challenges of breaking cultural norms, navigating injury, setting values-based goals, and embrac...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Why MENOPAUSE Conversations MATTER | Angela Macgregor

Is menopause the end of your vitality—or the beginning of your most empowered chapter yet? Michelle MacDonald sits down with Angela Macgregor, founder of the National Menopause Show, to discuss how personal pain can fuel a powerful movement. At age 57, Angela launched the first national event of its kind to combat stigma, educate women, and connect them with trusted, science-backed healthcare providers. From navigating her own perimenopause struggles to challenging a fragmented healthcare sys...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Muscle, Menopause & Metabolism | Dr. Stuart Phillips

What’s the truth about protein, strength training, and women’s health past 40? Michelle MacDonald is joined by world-renowned muscle metabolism expert, Dr. Stuart Phillips, a leading researcher from McMaster University. They dive deep into what women over 40 need to know about muscle loss, optimal protein intake, and the truth about strength training. Dr.Phillips shares the science behind aging and metabolism, dispels persistent fitness myths, and explains how to actually preserve muscle and ...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Science-Backed Fitness for Women Over 40 | Lauren Colenso-Semple

Are women being misled by flashy fitness trends that ignore the science? Michelle MacDonald welcomes Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, one of the world’s leading researchers in female exercise physiology. Together, they dismantle popular but unproven trends like cycle syncing, oversimplified menopause nutrition hacks, and hormone-based fear messaging. Lauren explains what the evidence truly says about training, fat loss, and muscle growth for women in all life stages, including the menopause transit...

2 months ago

57 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Aging STRONGER Starts Here | David Stewart

What if your most empowered, energized years are still ahead of you? Discover how thriving after 50 isn’t just possible—it’s a strategy. Michelle MacDonald welcomes back David Stewart, founder of Ageist and Super Age, for part two of their dynamic conversation. A pioneer in the space of modern aging, David shares science-backed insights into optimizing physical health, mental clarity, and personal agency after 50. From strength training and protein intake to managing stress and cultivating a ...

3 months ago

26 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Resilience is AGELESS | David Stewart

What if everything you've been told about aging is wrong—and your best, boldest chapter is just beginning? Michelle MacDonald welcomes David Stewart, founder of Ageist and Super Age, a pioneering voice in the pro-aging movement. Once a world-traveling fashion photographer, David’s life was upended by a rare autoimmune disorder at 49. His recovery sparked a mission to redefine aging through fitness, health, and mindset. Michelle and David explore how physicality fuels optimism, the dangers of ...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Lessons Learned from Contest Prep | Courtney Ustrzycki

What if true progress means actively seeking failure? Michelle MacDonald sits down with Courtney Ustrzycki—IFBB Pro athlete, posing coach, and former powerlifter—for a deep dive into the mental and physical evolution required for elite competition. Courtney shares her journey from resisting bodybuilding to becoming a professional, all while navigating mindset shifts, vulnerability, and the messy realities of growth. They explore how discipline trumps motivation, why balance isn’t always the a...

4 months ago

50 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Midlife Muscle, Minus the Myths | Dr. Allan Bacon

Are women being sold a myth about fitness during menopause? Michelle MacDonald sits down with Dr. Allan Bacon—a former surgeon turned physique coach—for a frank, science-backed conversation on women’s health and fitness, the damaging fads targeting midlife women, and the importance of cultivating a healthy mindset over quick fixes. They explore the psychological traps of crash diets, the false promises of hormone-focused programs, and the influence of social media pseudoscience.&n...

4 months ago

46 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Healing Isn’t Pretty—But It’s Powerful | Tiffany Owen

What does it take to rebuild your life from the inside out? With host Michelle MacDonald, Tiffany reveals the turning point that forced her to choose between continuing a destructive path or finally taking full ownership of her healing. Tiffany Owen opens up about the series of traumas that once defined her — from discovering at 29 that her father wasn’t her biological dad, to surviving sexual abuse, multiple toxic marriages, addiction, and suicide attempts. But this isn’t just a story ...

5 months ago

38 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Aging Boldly: A Real Talk on Plastic Surgery | Dr. Martin Jugenburg

What if aging was less about erasing time and more about owning your evolution? Michelle MacDonald sits down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Martin Jugenburg to unpack the real reasons high-achieving women over 40 are exploring cosmetic procedures—not to chase youth, but to enhance self-respect, confidence, and alignment. From breast lifts and tummy tucks to emotional readiness and ethical practice, he breaks down myths about vanity, aging, and quick fixes. Dr. Jugenburg s...

5 months ago

57 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Muscle GAIN Without the PAIN | Hattie Boydle

Are you chasing muscle gains but sabotaging your progress without even realizing it? Michelle MacDonald teams up again with elite coach and world champion Hattie Boydle to shatter myths about building strength, especially for women. They dive deep into why mastering mobility and core strength is crucial before adding heavy loads, how to fuel your body for true muscle growth (hint: carbs and fats are your friends), and the mindset shifts needed to fall in love with the slow, steady...

6 months ago

40 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

What’s KILLING Your GLUTES GAINS? | Hattie Boydle

Want to Build Muscle Like a Pro? Start at Your Feet. Hattie Boydle drops truth bombs about what really builds a strong, sculpted physique—and it’s not what most people think. Michelle MacDonald sits down with the five-time pro titleholder and elite physique coach to explore why intensity trumps volume, how weak feet might be killing your glute gains, and why a proper movement screen is essential before adding load. Hattie dives deep into beginner vs. advanced training phase...

6 months ago

36 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

TEENS Need Emotional Intelligence to Succeed | Kristi Simons

Want to unlock your teen’s true potential? Start by turning down the volume on their inner critic. Michelle MacDonald and Kristi Simons dive deep into how emotional intelligence, energy management, and mindset can transform young lives—and even offer profound lessons for adults. Kristi breaks down the four types of energy that shape our daily experiences—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—and shares how teens can develop self-awareness to overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and fear.&...

6 months ago

33 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Turn Your Teenage Struggles Into SUPERPOWERS Today | Kristi Simons

What if the struggles you faced as a teen could become the foundation for a life of purpose and transformation? Michelle MacDonald sits down with Kristi Simons—podcaster, coach, and former teacher—who turned her own journey of self-doubt, numbing behaviors, and personal reinvention into a mission to empower teens. Kristi shares her raw and honest story, from the rock-bottom moment that forced her to reevaluate her life to discovering the power of self-love, emotional intelligence,...

7 months ago

33 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

WAKE-UP CALL! What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Menopause | Melissa Grelo

Menopause isn’t just hot flashes and mood swings—it’s a massive wake-up call about how little women are taught about their own health. Michelle MacDonald sits down with award-winning TV host and menopause advocate Melissa Grelo to talk about the fitness mindset women need to thrive in midlife. Melissa opens up about her own struggles with perimenopause, the shocking lack of medical education on menopause, and why strength training is the key to longevity. They dive into the ...

7 months ago

45 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Rewiring Your Habits for Success | Michelle Baty

Procrastination, self-doubt, and overwhelm can feel like an endless loop, but what if the key to breaking free was as simple as noticing? Michelle MacDonald continues her conversation with Michelle Baty to dive even deeper into the neuroscience of real change. They explore why self-awareness alone isn’t enough and how self-management is the real game-changer. From practical strategies to rewire habits, to understanding the role of safe social support, this episode is packed with science...

8 months ago

48 minutes

Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

Slower is Faster: The Neuroscience of Lasting Change | Michelle Baty

Book time with Michelle one-to-one and share feedback about this podcast What if slowing down is the secret to getting ahead? Michelle sits down with neuroscientist Michelle Baty to explore the powerful paradox of progress: Slower is Faster. In a world obsessed with speed and efficiency, Michelle Baty breaks down the neuroscience behind why real, lasting change comes not from pushing harder, but from being in the right neurological state. They dive into the two fundamental s...

8 months ago

36 minutes